Definition of PROSPEROUS

prosperous

Adjective Satellite

  • in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich
    • "a prosperous family"
  • very lively and profitable
    • "a prosperous new business"
  • marked by peace and prosperity
  • presaging or likely to bring good luck
    • "a prosperous moment to make a decision"

Adj

  • Characterized by success.
  • Well off; affluent.
  • Favorable.

Examples

  • He chose a prosperous lottery number that evening.
  • He was raised in a very prosperous household.
  • Trading Babe Ruth was far more prosperous for the Yankees than for the Red Sox.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle French prospereus, from Old French prosperer, from Latin prosperō (“I cause to succeed”), from Old Latin pro spere (“according to expectation”), from pro (“for”) + spes (“hope”).

Synonyms

booming, comfortable, easy, favorable, favourable, flourishing, golden, halcyon, lucky, palmy, prospering, roaring, thriving, well-fixed, well-heeled, well-off, well-situated, well-to-do, affluent, auspicious, bustling, fortunate, privileged, prosperous, rich, successful, wealful, wealthy, well off, welsome

Scrabble Score: 14

prosperous: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
prosperous: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
prosperous: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 17

prosperous: valid Words With Friends Word